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Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,844

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,889

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoForester
TrimSX Limited V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,500 $36,090
Base Invoice $38,987 $33,675
AWD 1,800  
Technology Package 2,500  
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 115  
Cargo cover 150  
Roof rack crossbars 225 181
Remote start 425 455
Class II trailer hitch 395 619
Door sill trim plates   53
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
AWD 1,693  
Technology Package 2,305  
Cargo net 42 44
Cargo tray 93  
Cargo cover 120  
Roof rack crossbars 187 117
Remote start 353 341
Class II trailer hitch 327 464
Door sill trim plates   34
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Options (change) 5,660 1,839
Options (change) 5,120 1,299
Destination 895 915
Total Price $48,055 $38,844
Total Invoice $45,002 $35,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,846
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,898
Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoForester
TrimSX Limited V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$48,055$38,844
Adjustments for Features-2,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,690$38,844
Total Invoice$45,002$35,889
Adjustments for Features-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,787$35,889

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoForester
TrimSX Limited V62.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,375$8,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2150

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in103.9 in
Length187.4 in180.9 in
Width74.4 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		11.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.0 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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